False high bp due to low battery

2023-04-08 19:51:01
Our home digital bp machine was low on battery and I did not know that. Even the display was also indicating a low battery symbol but I didn't notice and i checked my bp it showed 255/155 then right after i checked it again it was 125/80 and checked again 2 more times and it was normal and later but machine didn't start and showed 3/3 then i checked for another family member it was going way above 300 and then we did again it showed 3/3  and the cuff was getting severally tight. So I Changed it with new batteries then i measured it again for 4 times with a gap of 3 minutes and my bp was around normal 122-128/78-80. Also i didn't have any symptoms or anything also my routine heart checkup was done a few weeks back and all reports (ecg,2d echo, tmt, lipid, lft,CBC, sugar) everything were normal. My age is 26  So my question is should I do all the tests again for this false reading due to low batteries. I have a habit of checking bp and its always around 115-125/70-80
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No need to repeat the tests

Answered2023-04-09 07:14:53

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Answered2023-04-09 05:15:48

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It depends on how much you are worried about yourself. I don't know why this question came up on this forum. You are 26 years old. You have been checking your BP on this machine and it is normal. You get one absurd reading 255/155 mm Hg) and you come to know that the battery of the equipment was low. You changed the battery, recorded your BP again and it is normal. You still have doubts about your heart health ???

Answered2023-04-09 04:31:08

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-04-09 04:24:33

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Digital BP instruments give erroneous results when battery is low.Dont consider those high BP readings.As you have done tests recently , there's no need for repeating tests.

Answered2023-04-09 02:01:46

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-04-09 09:05:26

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You are fine That must have been an error only

Answered2023-04-08 21:41:59

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